Part II—The Present Era of Steam and Steel.

VII THE MERCHANTS OF THE SEA 155

VIII ROBBERS OF THE SEAS 171

IX YACHTING AND PLEASURE-BOATING 187

X DANGERS OF THE DEEP 201

XI FISHING AND OTHER MARINE INDUSTRIES 231

XII THE PLANTS OF THE SEA AND THEIR USES 249

XIII ANIMAL LIFE IN THE SEA 259

INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS 275

GENERAL INDEX 277

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